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Thousands of people lying in unmarked graves

Some were laid to rest in unmarked paupers' graves. Some were cremated, their ashes scattered over the hospital rose garden. Others were wrapped in... Read More

Road warning as cold temps bite

With colder temperatures taking hold around the country, drivings are being urged to plan for every eventualuty on the roads. Right through the middle of... Read More

Tauranga students solve a fishy problem

Entrepreneurial Year 13 students from Ōtūmoetai College have created a product that washes away the long-held woe of many a fisherman. 'We're selling soap... Read More

Hendrix Kahia is cleared of killing Wiremu Birch

After 11 years, and three High Court murder trials, Black Power member Hendrix John Kahia has been found not guilty of Wiremu Birch's murder in a dark... Read More

Pet obesity: bearded dragon among fat pet reports

An over-sized bearded dragon was one of 48 pets reported to the SPCA in the past year for being too fat for their wellbeing. This month, a woman was jailed... Read More

Snowboarder's long road to recovery

Cool Wakushima was mid-air when she knew she was in trouble. In January, the New Zealand Winter Olympian was training on the slopes of Copper Mountain in... Read More

NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits

For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force recruits. Sergeant Andrew Shaw,... Read More

Oh my gourd! Pumpkins make smashing come back

Pumpkins, a winter soup warmer and Sunday roast staple have seen a significant price drop, down 57 pe cent in June compared to the same time last year, according... Read More

Pinky’s 50 years of service

Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton, known as Pinky, is being recognised this month for 50 years in the fire service. Starting on June 28, 1973, Pinky has completed... Read More

Break from winter before cold and rain return

New Zealand are enjoying a brief break from biting winter temperatures. However, MetService forecasts a return to cold and wet winter conditions next week with... Read More

Whakaari plume lights up sunrise sky

Ash has shot out of Whakaari/White Island setting up photo opportunities against a beautiful morning sunrise. The 'short period of sunrise ash emission”... Read More

Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island

A body has been located off the coast of Whakatāne during the search for a man reported missing after going overboard from a vessel. Rescuers scoured... Read More